This unique approach allows the collector to identify a piece of Noritake dinnerware by finding a matching pattern or by finding a similar shape th...

This clearly written, thought-provoking, and often witty text takes the reader on a grand tour of the ceramic fancywares produced by Noritake. Incl...

This is the first book dedicated to ceramics exported to Europe by the venerable Noritake firm, established in Tokyo in 1876. Over 580 vibrant colo...

During the occupation of Japan between 1945 and 1952, a world market for small and inexpensive goods was correctly identified as a starting point f...

Objects marked "Made in Occupied Japan" were made from February 1947 until April 1952 in Japan for export to America. They are easy to date and ide...

This book recreates the ambiance of the ocean liner era by showing the actual objects used on board. Each piece of ocean-liner memorabilia is like ...

This comprehensive guide to off-loom, seed-bead weaving uses the square stitch. Over 220 color photos illustrate the step-by-step instructions that...

This book presents the most comprehensive collection of antique and collectible office technology that has appeared to date. 645 beautiful color ph...

Most people know the toy "Etch A Sketch," but relatively few know that Ohio Art Company produced it and some of America's most beautifully lithogra...

Paperweight collectors are usually familiar with the histories and products of the French manufacturers Clichy, Baccarat, and Saint Louis, but many...

Seldom does the début of an antiques publication introduce a completely new area of collecting, but that's exactly what this book does. The author...

The master basketmaker shares techniques developed over many years. Beautiful color photographs of antique New England baskets inspire readers to a...

Stained glass has long been a part of domestic architecture, but in the late 1800s its popularity soared. In part, this was due to new manufacturin...

The arts and crafts of the second half of China's Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) are represented, with a brief nod to the early 20th century and the Art ...

Omega has become the watchmaker with the highest name recognition in timekeeping for personal and sports events worldwide. If the father owned an O...

This beautiful and exciting book presents the most stunning and important Omega watches. A range of over 100 marvelous photographs, informative tex...

From the beginning of time, armor and amulets have been used for protection and are found in cultures across the globe, and those who crafted them ...

From the Coffin sets of the 1870s to the Princess phones of the 1960s and beyond, this book explores the technology and the history of the telephon...

One Hundred Years of Valentines is a photographic essay. This book, a must for the collector or dealer, showcases over 450 valentine's cards from t...

The Orders and Decorations of the "enemy" during the Vietnam War have remained shrouded in mystery for many years. References to them are scarce an...

With this valuable book, novices and connoisseurs alike will be able to correctly identify the most distinctive styles and purchase contemporary Or...

When investigated with curiosity and enthusiasm, items that may seem mundane and commonplace can prove to be fascinating subjects! Commercial oyste...

Starting in the Victorian years of the 19th century, hearty oyster consumption made special, beautifully crafted "oyster plates" a necessity in fas...

When Midway Manufacturing introduced the Pac-Man™ arcade game in late 1980, there were many who doubted that a maze-based game could compete agains...